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Christchurch District Court fenced off during Counterspin hosts appearance

12:14 pm on 7 December 2022

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Two far-right activists facing charges over sharing the livestream of the Christchurch mosque attacks appeared in the Christchurch District Court today.

Kelvyn Alp and Hannah Spierer - presenters of Counterspin Media - are charged with sharing an objectionable publication, a so-called documentary which included the full livestream of the March 15 terror attack.

During their first appearance earlier this year the pair had to be forced into the dock by court security, while protesters and counter-protesters clashed outside.

However, this time there were no supporters of Alp and Spierer outside - just 20 anti-fascist protesters.

RNZ reporter Timothy Brown spoke to Katie Scotcher.